# wizard vs wizardry

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### wizard
*noun · IPA /ˈwɪz.əd/ · frequency rank #7,999*
Someone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices.

### wizardry
*noun · IPA /ˈwɪzɚdɹi/ · frequency rank #40,089*
The art of a wizard; sorcery.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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